The Brain and Spine Institute is made up of experts in the field of neuroscience in order to bring patients the best healthcare in East Tennessee for a full range of neurological diseases and disorders.

Emergency and Trauma Center is the only Level I Trauma Center in the area and serves as the tertiary referral center for medical care in East Tennessee, serving Knox County and 21 surrounding counties.

Our center is dedicated to caring for you with a comprehensive range of orthopaedic services. Whatever your orthopaedic needs, our team delivers the most advanced skills, interventions and treatments available in East Tennessee.

Aortic Aneurysm

Thoracic aortic aneurysm is a widening of the aorta, the body’s largest artery.

The most common cause is hardening of the arteries. Other risk factors include:

Connective tissue disorders such as Marfan Syndrome

High Blood Pressure

Previous dissection of the aorta

Syphillis

Trauma

There are different treatment recommendations, depending on the size and location of the aneurysm. CT Scan shows the size of the aorta and exact location of the aneurysm. Some aneurysms are small and can be followed without surgery. Others, due to the size, would require surgery.

Most patients have no symptoms until the aneurysm begins to leak or expand, and this may be accompanied by sudden chest or back pain.

Appointments

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